The Croissant on the Floor
Chapter 01 - The Croissant on the Floor
Lily Lawson held the croissant with both hands.
She lifted it toward her mouth.
Grant Mercer saw her from across the ballroom.
He crossed the polished floor in a gray tuxedo, his expression tightening with every step. “What are you doing?” he asked.
Lily froze.
“I’m hungry.”
Grant reached for the croissant.
She pulled it closer.
His hand struck hers.
The bread flew across the marble.
Lily lost her balance and fell beside the easel, catching herself on both palms. Her white dress spread across the floor. The croissant rolled past Grant’s black shoe.
The ballroom went silent.
Claire Lawson ran from the crowd.
She dropped to her knees, gathered Lily into her arms, and looked up at her husband.
“You knocked food out of her hand.”
Grant glanced at the watching guests.
“She was ruining the presentation.”
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Claire stood with Lily clinging to her neck.
“No,” she said. “You just did.”
